This mystery cache gives you the opportunity to virtually move through the streets of Sherbrooke using Google Maps Street View, this powerful tool available for Sherbrooke since the fall of 2009.

Navigation through Google Maps Street View

With Google Maps Street View, you can move along the streets in two ways:

1. Using your mouse (by clicking on the virtual arrows on the screen);
2. Using the arrow keys on your keyboard.

The orientation (North, South, East, West) is done by using the compass shown on the left. For example, to align the image to the North, simply drag the "N" up to the top of the compass (North). The same result can also be obtained by dragging the mouse on the picture.

Finally, the easiest way to make a "Zoom in" or "Zoom out" is to click the + or - available below the compass (see picture shown on the left). The "Zoom in" will be useful to clearly read some answers.

Quest for the virtual clues

Following steps virtually teleports you to a well known place in Sherbrooke, a place from where you will start and try to find a hint by following these instructions.

Step

Instructions

Answer

A

You are arriving to Sherbrooke by Hwy 410. You are about to cross the Maurice-Gingues bridge. Don't drive too fast! Check for the bridge number according to the MTQ. (White on blue panel writing at the beginning of the bridge). Use street view dated October 2011.

B

Then you decide to have a ride by the Sherbrooke University Blvd. While driving on this boulevard, you make sure that you drive at the right speed. What speed it is ? (NB: You must use the above link)

C

You are now on rue Marquette. On your left , you can see the Séminaire de Sherbrooke and on the other side the cathedral. Looking at the corner of Marquette and Cathedral, how many yellow delimiter bars are painted on the street? (C = Yellow bars - 2) Use street view dated October 2011.

D

In the old Sherbrooke, lets now use the Gilbert Hyatt bridge which cross upon the Magog river. Go forward up to the Frontenac street. On the street corner, do not miss an excellent painting done by the M.U.R.I.R.S. group. What is the name of the Jeweller represented here (7 letters)? (Evaluate the sum of each letter alphabetic value: A=1, ... Z=26)

E

Continue your way by going up right on Frontenac St. Make a stop in front of the Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke. You will see another wall painting in front of it. This one highlight many Eastern Townships artists. How many years are commemorated here ?

F

Now you are on Wellington Nord St just in front of the Town Hall. While driving on the main street, make a stop in front of the Granada Theater and note which day of october for the show "The Watch plays Genesis"?
(F = Day + 15)

G

Making a right turn, you will be driving up the King St. Near Brooks St., you will be shown that Paris is at your service since when ? Use September 2012 Street View.

H

Then you go on Brooks St and then right on Ball St. where you will want to stop and relax in this quaint little town park. What are the address number where you see some nice flower painted blue stairs.
(H = Address - 38)

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